Darryn Peterson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Sidelined with hamstring injury Peterson (hamstring) is dressed in street clothes ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Jeff Goodman and Sam Lance of On3.com report.

Impact Peterson's absence from Tuesday's game stems from a hamstring injury that has been plaguing the star freshman since before the start of the season. The 6-foot-6 Jayhawk first suffered the injury during an offseason scrimmage against Louisville, that prompted his absence from a later scrimmage against Fort Hays State. According to head coach Bill Self, Peterson felt the issue "coming on" during KU's season opener against UW-Green Bay, but he was able to play without limitations against UNC. Peterson has reportedly been absent from practice for the last two days, and his status will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Friday's game against Princeton.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday night Peterson (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday night against Texas A&M Corpus Christi, per Michael Swain of 247Sports.com.

Impact It's unclear why Peterson is out, but he'll be replaced by Elmarko Jackson in the Jayhawks' starting five. Peterson has shined in Kansas' first two games this season, scoring over 20 points in each outing while notching three assists, two steals and one block in each game as well.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | No. 25 Kansas looks for more production around Darryn Peterson vs. TAMCC Deadspin | No. 25 Kansas looks for more production around Darryn Peterson vs. TAMCC

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

No. 25 Kansas looks for more production around Darryn Peterson vs. TAMCC Kansas slid six spots to No.25 in the AP Top 25 poll after a road loss at North Carolina.The Jayhawks will try to brush themselves off when...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Pair of Big 12 studs top the 2026 NBA Draft big board | Sporting News Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa have made early impacts on their respective Big 12 programs.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No. 25 UNC Defeats No. 19 Kansas After Furious 2nd Half Rally

The Tar Heels, behind big games from Seth Trimble and Caleb Wilson, beat the Jayhawks Friday night in a matchup of blueblood programs.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 25 UNC Defeats No. 19 Kansas After Furious 2nd Half Rally

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson reacts to tough night in Chapel Hill | Sporting News The 18-year-old scored 22 points in his first true road test but said it was “not good enough” after Kansas let a halftime lead slip away at...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wilson, Veesaar, Trimble power No. 25 North Carolina's 2nd-half push to beat No. 19 Kansas 87-74

Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from No. 19 Kansas 87-74 in a battle of college basketball bluebloods

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Peterson and Dybantsa lead a stacked freshman class as college basketball season begins

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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | No. 19 Kansas dominates Green Bay behind Darryn Peterson, Flory Bidunga Deadspin | No. 19 Kansas dominates Green Bay behind Darryn Peterson, Flory Bidunga

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Freshman Darryn Peterson impresses with 21 points in 22 minutes in win for No. 19 Kansas

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson made his presence felt in an abbreviated showing against Green Bay in the teams’ season opener on Monday night

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored as many points as he played minutes in college debut | Sporting News Darryn is the real deal.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Peterson scores 21 points in 22 minutes in debut to lead No. 19 Kansas past Green Bay 94-51

Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 21 points in 22 minutes in his debut to lead No. 19 Kansas past Green Bay 94-51 in the season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines in debut Peterson provided 21 points (7-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 22 minutes during Monday's 94-51 victory over Green Bay.

Impact Peterson needed only 22 minutes and 11 shots to record 21 points, marking an impressive debut for the highly-touted freshman. The 6-foot-6 wing stuffed the stat sheet, including adding a block and two steals on the defensive end as he showed off the total package that led to him being ranked as the number two recruit in the country according to ESPN coming into the season. Peterson (undisclosed) entered the game as a game-time decision but showed no ill-effects from whatever it was that ailed him.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Peterson (undisclosed) has been included in the starting rotation for Monday's game against Wisconsin-Green Bay, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Peterson had been deemed a game-time decision as he worked his way back from injury but seems to have put that behind him. The 6-foot-6 will be expected to make an impact during the matchup.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Peterson (undisclosed) is warming up and should be ready to play Monday against Wisconsin-Green Bay, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Peterson was warming up with his teammates, so all signs point to him being ready to go in this season opener. Expect the five-star freshman to be among the top offensive weapons for Kansas as long as he stays healthy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be able to play Monday Peterson (undisclosed) should be able to play in Monday's exhibition game against Wisconsin-Green Bay, according to Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star.

Impact It turns out a setback caused Peterson's DNP during Kansas' exhibition game Tuesday against Fort Hays State. Fortunately for him, it still looks like Monday will be his collegiate debut date. Peterson was a full participant in Kansas' latest practice Friday and should be good just as long as he does not suffer any setbacks between then and Monday.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Out vs Fort Hays State As tipoff against Fort Hays State approaches, Kansas basketball will be without its star freshman, Darryn Peterson, in tonight's contest.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Kelvin Sampson says Kansas is the Big 12's 'bellcow,' even though No. 2 Houston rules the barnyard

Houston has emerged as the top team in the Big 12, reaching five straight Sweet 16s and two Final Fours under Kelvin Sampson

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke's Cameron Boozer headlines a slate of talented freshmen to watch this season

Cameron Boozer’s extraordinary potential is evident from the way Tennessee coach Rick Barnes described him before the Duke freshman had ever played a college game that counts

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing in exhibition Tuesday Peterson is not going to play in Tuesday's exhibition game against Fort Hays State, Jack Ritter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Peterson did appear in an Oct. 24 exhibition against Louisville, where he drew the start and led the Jayhawks with 26 points (9-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-5 FT) to go along with four rebounds and five steals (he did commit six turnovers). It's possible his absence here was just to give other players a longer look against a D2 opponent, as no reports of an injury have surfaced. The five-star freshman should be a key player on offense for Kentucky once it opens its season against Wisconsin-Green Bay on Monday, Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darryn Peterson, Braden Smith Headline 2026 Bob Cousy Award Watch List The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 players named to the 2026 Bob Cousy Award Watch List, honoring the top point...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Purdue's Matt Painter regrets not talking about an NCAA title last year. This season, it's different

Purdue is the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and coach Matt Painter isn't shying away from expectations

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Darryn Peterson Can't Do It Alone for Kansas Basketball Offense The Kansas basketball team still does not have a clear No. 2 offensive option behind freshman star Darryn Peterson.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Kansas Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson points, highlights in college debut vs. Louisville raise hype | Sporting News This guy could be the number one pick.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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No. 25 UNC Defeats No. 19 Kansas After Furious 2nd Half Rally

Wilson, Veesaar, Trimble power No. 25 North Carolina's 2nd-half push to beat No. 19 Kansas 87-74

Peterson and Dybantsa lead a stacked freshman class as college basketball season begins

Freshman Darryn Peterson impresses with 21 points in 22 minutes in win for No. 19 Kansas

Peterson scores 21 points in 22 minutes in debut to lead No. 19 Kansas past Green Bay 94-51

Kelvin Sampson says Kansas is the Big 12's 'bellcow,' even though No. 2 Houston rules the barnyard

Duke's Cameron Boozer headlines a slate of talented freshmen to watch this season

Purdue's Matt Painter regrets not talking about an NCAA title last year. This season, it's different